How To Replace Shingles On Steep Roof

Remove all of the shingles on the roof.

How to replace shingles on steep roof.

Known in the trade as vertical racking or staggering this how to lay shingles method enables the roofer to install a single column of shingles all the way to the peak without the wasted back and forth motion necessary to fill several rows of stair steps. Generally shingle dimensions are 1x3 feet. The possibility of slipping and falling makes working on any roof dangerous but it s especially so if the roof rises more than 4 feet for every 12 feet of. Watch and see how easy it is.

Depending on the pitch additional equipment may also be necessary. A steep roof pitch can add to the cost of installation as it will be more time consuming to work on a steeper pitch. Loosen and remove the damaged shingles. Using your hammer pry up the nails.

Begin by removing the shingles using a roofing shovel. Use caution so you don t damage any windows or siding in the process. Just remove them and replace them with new shingles of a similar style to the rest of the shingles on the roof. Each shingle should overlap the one before it.

Many pros shingle in a vertical line up the roof because it s much faster. This is my last video about shingles installations we do about 2 shingle jobs per week this week we started this house on tuesday removal. Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed. Bring a trash can up on the roof so you have a place to throw old shingles and flashing.

If the shingles are severely damaged don t try to salvage them. Install the first shingle with the tabs pointing toward the roof top. Shingling a shed and want some tips. A complex roof architecture is more time consuming to complete than a simple flat roof due to angles and fitting.

Place a pitchfork flat garden shovel or shingle scraper under the shingle. The following shingles should be installed with the tabs pointing toward the bottom of the roof. Loosen the adhesive underneath the tabs of the damaged shingle then pull them free and discard.